Cisco Packet Tracer Overview

March 2010

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Agenda
 Cisco Packet Tracer Overview  Packet Tracker Key Features  Packet Tracer 5.3  Packet Tracer Key Benefits  Summary

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Packet Tracer Overview

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What is Cisco Packet Tracer?

 Comprehensive networking technology teaching and learning software developed by Cisco Networking Academy

 Offers a unique combination of realistic simulation and visualization experiences, complex assessment and activity authoring capabilities, and opportunities for multiuser collaboration and competition
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Packet Tracer Simulation-Based Learning

 Innovative features help students and teachers collaborate, solve problems, and learn concepts in an engaging and dynamic social environment  Supports lectures, group and individual labs, homework, exams, games, collaborations and competitions  Allows instructors to easily teach and demonstrate complex technical concepts and networking systems design  Helps students develop important 21st century skills

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Benefits of Simulation-Based Learning

 Students who explore and experiment using Packet Tracer develop intellectual curiosity and critical thinking skills.  Packet Tracers visually rich simulation environment facilitates comprehension of complex technology concepts.  Students who troubleshoot networks using Packet Tracer develop problem solving skills.  Students who design and build virtual networks using Packet Tracer improve their innovation and creativity skills.  Students who explore concepts at their own pace in Packet Tracers safe, virtual environment gain confidence in their decision making skills and abilities.  Using Packet Tracer for team collaboration and competition activities builds social, communication, and negotiation skills.

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Packet Tracer Key Features

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Simulation, Visualization, Collaboration

Simulate IOS Commands Visualize Network Traffic

Collaborate on Multiuser Activities

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Supports Homework and Pre-Lab Prep

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Packet Tracer Activity Wizard

 Anyone can author, the PT Activity Wizard guides you  The process is basically write instructions, build a correct answer network, specify grading, specify an initial network, save  Ability to create your own learning activities, tasks, labs, games and complex assessments  Build scaffolded learning experiences, formative and summative assessments

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Activity Wizard for Editing PT Activities

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Instructors can localize, edit, or enhance existing activities using the Activity Wizard
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Packet Tracer Multiuser Functionality

 PT is a network-capable (peer to peer) application, using the real network (TCP socket connections) to carry the Packet Tracer virtual packets  The PT application running on one computer can communicate with the PT application running on 1 or more other computers  This connectivity between multiple instances of PT supports teamwork, classroom games, collaboration, competition, remote instructor-student interaction, and social networking

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Example Multiuser Scenarios

3 Packet Tracer instances interacting via Packet Tracer Messaging Protocol (PTMP)

Real TCP Socket Connection

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Real TCP Socket Connection

Real TCP Socket Connection

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PC 3

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Multiuser Games for Social Learning

Instructor console view of multiuser Relay Race game

Instructor console view of multiuser King of the Hill game

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Packet Tracer Features

 Logical and Physical Workspaces  Real-Time and Simulation Modes  User friendly Command Line Interface (CLI)  Global event list (packet sniffer)  LAN, switching, TCP/IP, routing, and WAN protocols  Activity Wizard, Lab grading  Multiuser functionality  Multiple platform support  Multiple language support  Integrated Help and Tutorials

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Key E-Learning Component

 Learning theories stress early hands-on experiences  Key components of Networking Academy e-learning strategy include
In-person, hands-on labs with real equipment Online curriculum and assessment Cisco Packet Tracer Instructor Collaboration Tools

 Learning cycles alternating both Packet Tracer activities and inperson, hands-on lab experiences with real equipment are a best practice for teaching CCNA-level networking to beginners

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Supports Networking Academy Curricula

 Supports the majority of protocols and technologies taught in CCNA Discovery, CCNA Exploration, and CCNA Security, and can also be used to teach concepts from IT Essentials and CCNP courses

Students Launch Packet Tracer Directly From CCNA Discovery and CCNA Exploration to Access Activities That Reinforce the Curriculum
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Packet Tracer Version 5.3

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Whats New in Packet Tracer 5.3

Improved Linksys models, wireless security Cable and DSL enhancements Call Manager Express (VOIP support) FTP server and routers/switches - Server and Client Email system (SMTP POP3) - Server and Client BGP limited implementation that allows for a more realistic representation of the Internet for scenarios  Generic IP end devices to create more versatility in device creation  Activity Wizard Initial Tree enhancements more scenario variations      

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PT 5.3 and CCNA and CCNP Curricula

Version 5.3 enhancements provide new or enhanced functionality to help illustrate the following topics:
 CCNA Discovery
D1: improved Linksys and wireless Generic IP end devices D2: better DNS, improved DHCP, wireless security, new FTP, SMTP, POP3, D3: Improved multiarea OSPF, EIGRP, BGP D4: New ISR VOIP, Call Manager Express

 CCNA Exploration
E1: improved HTTP, DNS, DHCP, new FTP, SMTP, POP3 E2: Improved multiarea OSPF, EIGRP, new BGP E3: Improved Linksys models, wireless security, 802.11 E4: New PPPoE, enhanced IPSec, Cable and DSL enhancements

 CCNP
Improved multiarea OSPF, EIGRP, new BGP

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Packet Tracer 5.3 Protocol Support

 Application
FTP , SMTP, POP3, HTTP, TFTP, Telnet, SSH, DNS, DHCP, NTP, SNMP, AAA, ISR VOIP, SCCP config and calls ISR command support, Call Manager Express

 Transport
TCP and UDP, TCP Nagle Algorithm & IP Fragmentation, RTP

 Network
BGP, IPv4, ICMP, ARP, IPv6, ICMPv6, IPSec, RIPv1/v2/ng, Multi-Area OSPF, EIGRP, Static Routing, Route Redistribution, Multilayer Switching, L3 QoS, NAT, CBAL , Zone-based policy firewall and Intrusion Protection System on the ISR, GRE VPN, IPSec VPN

 Network Access/Interface
Ethernet (802.3), 802.11, HDLC, Frame Relay, PPP, PPPoE, STP, RSTP, VTP, DTP, CDP, 802.1q, PAgP, L2 QoS, SLARP, Simple WEP, WPA, EAP
*New in PT 5.3
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*Enhanced in PT 5.3
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Packet Tracer Key Benefits

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Packet Tracer Benefits

 Makes teaching easier by providing a free, multiuser environment for instructors to easily teach complex technical concepts

 Makes learning easier by providing a realistic simulation and visualization environment for exploration, experimentation and explanation  Instructors and students can create their own virtual network worlds for teaching and learning networking concepts and technologies

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Key Instructor Benefits

 Ability to teach complex networking concepts
Demonstrate technologies and configurations Author custom guided activities, labs and assessments with immediate feedback using the Activity Wizard Use for lecture demonstration, individual and group labs, homework, assessments, games, network design, troubleshooting and modeling tasks, reinforcement of hands-on lab activities, case studies, competitions

 Supplements classroom equipment and provides complementary learning opportunities that are not possible in the classroom alone  Supports social learning processes via multiuser collaboration and competition

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Benefits for Students

 Provides a free practice and visualization environment for the design, configuration and troubleshooting of network environments
Observe virtual packets real time as they travel through your network

 Allows practice outside of the physical classroom and lab (home computers, mobile laptops)
Create and configure much larger topologies than possible with physical equipment available

 Provides a rich learning environment beyond standard networking technology instructional practices
Provides valuable hands-on expertise to help you succeed in the classroom and on the job

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Summary

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Packet Tracer Key Take Aways

 Packet Tracer is a powerful network simulation program that allows students to experiment with network behavior and ask what if questions  Makes teaching and learning networking technology easier  Not intended to replace experiences with real equipment, but rather to complement them  A laboratory for teaching and learning; you can experiment, you can create your own virtual network world  Helps students develop 21st century skills such as decision making, creative and critical thinking, and problem solving  Packet Tracer is an integral part of the Networking Academy comprehensive learning experience

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Packet Tracer Availability

 Packet Tracer is available free to all Networking Academy instructors, students and alumni on Academy Connection  To obtain Packet Tracer
Log in to Academy Connection Click the Packet Tracer image on the left side of your Home Page

Select the appropriate download option

 Recommendation
Download to a local server at your academy and have students install Packet Tracer from the local server

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Resources on Academy Connection

 FAQs  At A Glance  Datasheet  Overview Presentation  Video viewing link and video downloads  Instructor training materials  Link to Instructor Guides  Release Notes  Supplementary activities for the CCNA curricula  Link to Packet Tracer Trivia game  Link to Packet Tracer Discussion Forum

And MoreSee Packet Tracer resource page on Academy Connection

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Packet Tracer Trivia

 A fun activity that demonstrates how Packet Tracer is transforming student learning and helping to build 21st century skills  Available on www.packettracertrivia.com

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Packet Tracer Discussion Forum

 Access the global instructor community for questions, discussions, collaboration, and activity sharing

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